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The Storyteller’s Secret

By Sophie Austin
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The stunning new novel from the writer of The Lamplighter's Bookshop, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories Two locked hearts. One secret that could set them free … Readers love Sophie Austin! ‘What's not to love?! Nineteenth century York, bookshops... Read More
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The stunning new novel from the writer of The Lamplighter's Bookshop, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories

The brand new heart-warming and romantic historical novel for 2026 from the best-selling author of The Lamplighter’s Bookshop

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The stunning new novel from the writer of The Lamplighter's Bookshop, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories

Two locked hearts. One secret that could set them free …

Readers love Sophie Austin!

‘What's not to love?! Nineteenth century York, bookshops and brilliant characters!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Spellbinding and romantic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A beautifully told historical novel’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

He can't bear to remember. She is desperate to forget …

From the stage of the Penny Farthing Theatre, Ava Adams uses hypnotism to draw long-buried memories from the lost and the lonely. Taught by her late mother, Ava once believed in her gift — until heartbreak shattered her confidence.

Damien Carter is running from disaster when he sees Ava’s face on a faded poster. It feels like he’s been waiting for her all his life.

But as dark forces conspire to break them, can they reach beyond the prison of their memories to find redemption together?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008664145

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Sophie Austin was born in Kent and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from King's College London in 2013. After spending five years working in marketing, Sophie moved to Sweden in 2017 to focus on her novel writing and gain her Masters in Transnational Creative Writing at Stockholm University. Now, Sophie works as a Creative Writer for Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. When she's not writing YouTube scripts for millions of viewers, she retreats to the turn of the century to write historical novels about a time where old Victorian values and turn-of-the-century inventions collide - a perfect, conflict-rich backdrop for her debut romance novel: The Lamplighter's Bookshop. Sophie is hard at work on her next historical romance. Find her on twitter @shortieaustin

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